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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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